Waycotts Complete Maine Hunting Grand Slam
Lauren and Melvin Waycott IV each harvested a turkey, bear, moose and deer in the same year, completing the state's Grand Slam.
Maine News
Maine news covers government, elections, fishing, the lobster industry, tourism, outdoor recreation and New England community affairs. Reporting reaches Portland, Lewiston, Bangor and South Portland.
Tech
Live Poll
Do you trust local healthcare providers to adequately protect your sensitive digital health information?
Covenant Health Settles Data Breach Case for $2 Million
The health system agrees to a settlement following a 2025 cyberattack that exposed the personal data of thousands of patients.
Automotive
Live Poll
Do you think Maine's community programs do enough to help people get to work?
United Way Launches Keep ME Moving Pilot
The transportation assistance program helps Maine residents cover small car repairs, bus passes, and Lyft rides.
Health
MaineHealth Hospitals Offer Free Lung Screenings
Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals join National Lung Cancer Screening Day on November 14, 2026, with weekend screening hours at several sites.
Economics
Live Poll
Is it becoming impossible for small-scale local businesses to remain profitable in your area?
Rising Costs and Warming Seas Strain Maine Lobster Industry
Maine's lobster industry faces significant pressure from spiking diesel fuel costs and shifting ocean temperatures.
Sports
Live Poll
Do you plan to go skiing or snowboarding in Maine this winter?
Maine Ski Areas Prepare to Open for Season
Snow has begun falling at higher elevations as Maine resorts make snow ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The section follows the legislature and the governor's office, statewide elections, the courts and the fishing, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors that shape the Maine economy. Coverage extends through Portland, Lewiston, Bangor and South Portland and the coastal and inland communities spread across a large and thinly populated state. The lobster fishery and the rules that govern it—federal, state and international—are among the most closely watched subjects in Maine's economic news. An aging population and the long-term challenge of workforce availability are the structural conditions that reappear across the widest range of state policy discussions.
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